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The Global Background Sreener
The Background Buzz!
(U.S. Background Screening
E-Magazine)
Employers conduct background checks all the time on potential hires, so it only makes sense that those looking to work with a contractor should do the same. For starters, contactors that don’t have their employees covered could mean bearing responsibility for neglecting to look into coverage before hire. Whether or not the contractor has been […]
When it comes to background checking, four best practices can help provide guidance. These include understanding how one fits in from a screening perspective, effectively communicating who is managing which elements of the background checking process, ensuring compliance with applicable laws (Fair Credit Reporting Act – FCRA, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission – EEOC and Ban […]
A contractor is defined as any individual that is not directly employed by an organization but undertakes a contract to complete a service or job. The screening practices for this type of individual should be completed differently than an employee because traditional supervision, direct relationships, and other requirements don’t exist in this situation. There are […]
The gig economy was going strong even before the pandemic and now, many are turning to freelancing as a means to make money from home. Freelancers are not considered employees and do not receive the same traditional protections, but employers largely have the same liability issues with these workers as with regular employees and should […]
Many HR executives hesitate from managing the contingent workforce because they fear contractors might be legally deemed permanent employees. Thankfully, HR professionals who would traditionally shy away from screening contractors are now taking a more responsible approach in managing this growing segment of the workforce. Historically, background checks did not include contingent staff, and even […]
The Global Background Sreener
The Background Buzz!
(U.S. Background Screening
E-Magazine)